Struggling to make your Instagram bio actually do something for your brand? In this episode, I’m walking you through the real-time updates I made to mine—what wasn’t working, what finally clicked, and the strategy I’m leaning on to connect with the right people. We’re talking bio formulas, content pillars, and why this tiny space might be holding back your visibility more than you realize.
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EPISODE 528 – WHEN YOU ACCIDENTALLY BUILD A FUNNEL (& IT WORKS)
EPISODE 519 – GIVING YOURSELF GRACE WHEN EVERYTHING’S A LOT
EPISODE 479 – 10 THINGS I’VE NEVER TOLD YOU
EPISODE 429 – LIVING IN A TECH WORLD…WHAT’S REAL?
EPISODE 379 – WHY YOU NEED A MARKETING STRATEGY
EPISODE 329 – HOW TO PUT YOUR BIZ ON AUTO PILOT
EPISODE 279 – UNCONVENTIONAL IS THE NEW CONVENTIONAL
EPISODE 229 – STAYING GROUNDED IN YOUR BUSINESS
EPISODE 179 – HOW TO MARKET YOUR BUSINESS OR BLOG (PART 1)
EPISODE 129 – NITTY GRITTY SERIES WITH MISS MUSTARD SEED
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Feeling the summer slump? You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what my farm stand has taught me about marketing over the past six weeks—no funnels, no formulas, just real-life strategy that started with a couple of Facebook Marketplace listings and turned into repeat customers, word-of-mouth magic, and a three-figure week. From why relevance beats volume to the power of a good photo and what it means to truly connect with your people, I’m walking you through 12 business truths that snuck up on me while I was just trying to sell some cucumbers. If you’re craving clarity without the overwhelm, this one’s for you.
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EPISODE 527 – THE BEST BRANDS DON’T SELL – THEY BUILD BELONGING
EPISODE 518 – HOW I’M USING CHATGPT + TRELLO TO MANAGE 3 BRANDS WITHOUT LOSING MY MIND
EPISODE 478 – 6 EMAIL LIST BUILDING TIPS
EPISODE 428 – WHY MORNING ROUTINES MATTER
EPISODE 377 – BUSINESS, BRAND & MARKETING STRATEGY 101
EPISODE 328 – HOW TO CREATE THE PERFECT CLIENT EXPERIENCE
EPISODE 278 – THE IMPORTANCE OF BRAND PHOTOS
EPISODE 228 – SETTING YOURSELF APART WITH COPYWRITING
EPISODE 178 – INCREASING YOUR SALES
EPISODE 128 – TIPS FOR JUMPING INTO VIDEO
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This week, I’m sharing a real-time glimpse into what it looks like when something clicks — when your business starts to connect in a way you can feel. The farm stand is only a few weeks old, but the response? Immediate. Loyal. Deep. It’s reminding me of something I’ve always believed but hadn’t felt this strongly in a while: the best brands don’t sell — they make you want to join the club. I’m talking through how that’s unfolding, what it means for how we show up in business, and why availability, curiosity, and collaboration might just be the secret sauce. Plus a quick look at what’s blooming (and stalling) in the garden, how I’m navigating platform shifts, and a quote that hit me square in the gut. If you’re in the in-between — in your garden, your content, or your offers — this one’s for you.
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EPISODE 526 – STORY DRIVEN CONTENT: MY NEXT IG EXPERIMENT
EPISODE 517 – BOOKS, BOUNDARIES & BROKEN TRUST: A BUSINESS OWNER’S WEEK IN REVIEW
EPISODE 477 – WHY TIME AUDITS MATTER
EPISODE 427 – HOW TO MOVE THROUGH DISAPPOINTMENT IN BUSINESS
EPISODE 377 – BUSINESS, BRAND & MARKETING STRATEGY 101
EPISODE 327 – HOW TO FIND TIME FOR YOUR SIDE HUSTLE
EPISODE 277 – DON’T FALL PREY TO THESE ENTREPRENEUR PITFALLS
EPISODE 227 – SETTING YOURSELF APART WITH MARKETING
EPISODE 177 – FINDING MINDSET SHIFTS
EPISODE 127 – NITTY GRITTY SERIES WITH JULI BAUER OF PALEOMG
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Instagram hasn’t exactly been pulling its weight lately—and after months of watching the needle barely move, I’m making a shift. In this episode, I’m walking you through my latest experiment: a story-driven strategy inspired by content creator Sarah Snow. We’re talking bold hooks, visual storytelling, and why one reel a week might be enough to finally see traction. Plus: what’s working (and not) in my garden, a few juicy search bar confessions, and the big reminder that AI can’t fake meaning—but you can tell a story that actually sticks.
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EPISODE 525 – I ALMOST QUIT BEFORE I EVER LAUNCHED: 10 YEARS OF PODCASTING WITH MY RIDE-OR-DIE EDITOR
EPISODE 516 – THE AI ASSISTANT THAT UNDERSTOOD MY BRAND BETTER THAN I COULD
EPISODE 476 – THE HARD IN BUSINESS
EPISODE 426 – WHY INTENTION IS POWERFUL IN BUSINESS
EPISODE 376 – WHY I DELETED MY ENTIRE EMAIL LIST
EPISODE 326 – WHAT NOT TO FORGET WHEN STARTING A BUSINESS
EPISODE 276 – WHAT ARE YOU REALLY SELLING?
EPISODE 226 – HOW TO SETUP YOUR EMAIL LIST
EPISODE 176 – OVERCOMING ROADBLOCKS
EPISODE 126 – CREATIVE IDEAS FOR YOUR NEWSLETTER
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Hey, hey — welcome back to the show. Today is a very special episode, because we’re celebrating 10 years — yep, a full decade — of this podcast.
And if you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to show up for something week after week for 525-ish weeks… this is the episode. I’m pulling back the curtain on how it started, what almost made me quit before I even launched, and the one person who’s been with me from episode one: my editor, Zach — aka the podcast man himself.
This is the first real-time conversation we’ve ever had in ten years of working together, and it’s packed with reflection, behind-the-scenes chaos, unexpected confessions, and a whole lot of gratitude.
So whether you’ve listened since the closet-recording days or you’re brand new here — thank you. Let’s celebrate what it means to stay the course, trust the journey, and keep the mic on anyway.
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EPISODE 524 – RIPPED OFF TWICE: A LESSON IN ORIGINALITY & OWNERSHIP
EPISODE 515 – YOUR NICHE ISN’T THE PROBLEM
EPISODE 475 – VISIBILITY TIPS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
EPISODE 425 – HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR BRAND STORY
EPISODE 375 – THE IMPORTANCE OF A MORNING ROUTINE
EPISODE 325 – HOW TO FIND YOUR DREAM LIFE
EPISODE 275 – WHEN LIFE THROWS YOU A CURVE BALL
EPISODE 225 – SETTING YOURSELF APART WITH SOCIAL MEDIA
EPISODE 175 – INVESTING IN A BRANDING PHOTOSHOOT
EPISODE 125 – NITTY GRITTY SERIES WITH ESTHER JULEE
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